Washington Wizards rookie AJ Dybantsa, the No. 1 overall pick, scored 19 points in his NBA debut but could not prevent a 121-111 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night in Cleveland.
The game, played on October 28, 2026, marked the first regular-season appearance for Dybantsa, who wore jersey number 4. The Cavaliers' frontcourt of Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen featured prominently in defensive matchups against the highly touted rookie.
Despite Dybantsa's scoring effort, the Wizards were unable to overcome the Cavaliers, who secured a 10-point victory.
